Monster Hunter Story (Heartless to Compasionate)

Ariel

3rd Pov

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"So, the info?" Hikari breaking the silence.

The group is currently sitting around the firecamp. They followed Ray's idea to stayed in the forest for the night, fearing the dangers that may be lurking around when they embark on the night.

A cat-like kid is currently hugging Ray's knees tightly, not letting him go. While the group stayed back in fear as they could feel the young man's wrath radiating around them.

Ray extend his sword in front of him and the kid in a protective stance, angry at his friends that scared the living day crap out the poor kid.

Well, this happened before the night.

..................Flashback.................

"Okay, we're heading outside. All of us," his telecom shuts. Ray picked up the kid bridal style, making his way out of the temple with Sora and Aiwa following him.

Aiwa was walking beside his hearts in her eyes. Couldn't hold herself when seeing adorable things. Well the kid got some looks, having a part animal gene does makes him unique... and cute.

"So.... what are you gonna do with this kid," Sora asked.

Ray stared at the kid for a while, before replying. "I settle out my decision once we regrouped back outside. I can't make an accurate decision, yet" 

Once they reached outside, the girls went into a group hug while the boys just stare in confusion. They only faced normal thugs. It's not like they're going to get hurt anyway.

Afterwards, Hikari went up to to check on him, only to be shocked seeing a cat-like kid in his arms, sleeping peacefully. The others went beside to check it too.

"Ray, whose child is this?"

"Woah, a neko! Never thought I'm going to see it in front of my eyes,"

"It's so cute though. Can I hold him?"

"Is he okay?"

Ray got irritated. "Alright guys, we'll talk later. But for now, set up a camp. Prepare the tents and the table. I want this kid to be patched up," he walked away, leading the group to find a spot for the night.

.....................1 hour later..................

The kid is resting on the makeshift bed. His arms and torso were bandaged and his legs had a patch covering a bruise. Ray is preparing dinner with the girls, while Hikari and Hiyama is sharpening their blades and talking with each other. 

After the cooks we're done preparing their meals, they took a rest at a  bench that had been made by Hiyama. Ray stared blankly into the sky with his pistol on his right hand, stroking it without a care in the world. The girls we're still wanting to see the kid that Ray bought. I mean, come on, they can't resist cute stuff at all.

Hiyama quickly got up, breaking his and Hikari's conversation. 

"Where are you going?" Hikari confused.

"Oh, I'm just going to check on the kid. Wanna tag along?"

"Sure," both swordsman went into the tent to check on the kid. The girls being the curious ones, followed from behind while Ray..... keep staring at his gun. 

Ray's POV

I keep holding my gun while my eyes were glued to the blue sky. It's going to get dark soon. 
That kid, he reminds me of something, a memory which I will never thought I could have.